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Shelburne Police dedicated extra attention to roadway safety over the
Canada Day long weekend. “Traffic
through Shelburne increases hugely on summer long weekends, and we try to
encourage safe driving habits by enforcing the Highway Traffic Act for the benefit
of all motorists”, stated Sgt. Neumann.

Shelburne Police issued 88 tickets over the long weekend. Most were for speeding, but charges included
traffic light infractions, pedestrian crossover infractions, cellphone related
infractions and various document related infractions.

During a R.I.D.E. spot check on Canada Day police seized a small amount
of marijuana from a vehicle. This
resulted in the driver, 27 year old Edison SAMANIEGO being arrested and charged
with Possession of a Controlled Substance under the Controlled Drugs and
Substance Act.

The day after the long weekend; Tuesday July 4th, Shelburne
Police responded to a motorist calling 9-1-1 that was following a Jeep driving
in a dangerous manner and almost striking other vehicles. Shelburne officers caught up to the vehicle
in question and conducted a vehicle stop. As the result of a roadside investigation, the driver was arrested for
impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The driver was taken to the police station for breath tests. The breath tests indicate that the driver had
over 100mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood. As a result of the investigation the male driver, 40 year old Sharon
THANARTNAM of Scarborough was charged with Impaired Driving, Driving Over 80mg
Alcohol, and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle; all under the Criminal
Code of Canada.

“Shelburne Police encourages all motorists to make safety the top
priority when travelling this summer. Please be patient in slow or heavy traffic, follow the rules of the
road, and drive without any distractions. A happy summer starts with getting safely where you are going”, stated Sgt. Neumann.

Shelburne Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at the
intersection of William Street and Robert Street during the afternoon hours on
Friday June 9th 2017.

A teenage cyclist was involved in a collision with an SUV. The cyclist was transported to hospital with
serious injuries. The youth remains in hospital with serious but non-life
threatening injuries.

The investigation into the incident continues.

Shelburne Police is reminding everyone including cyclists and motorists;
that they need to follow the rules of the roadways. “It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our
roadways safe. Cyclists and motorists
are required to come to a complete stop at stop signs and only enter the
intersection if it safe to do so. Further
all cyclists under the age of 18 are required by law to wear a helmet, but we
are encouraging all cyclists regardless of age to wear a helmet”, states
Constable Neumann.

If anyone has any information in
relation to this case or any other matter, they are encouraged to contact the
Shelburne Police Service at 519-925-3312 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers
at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

Shelburne Police with community partners to speak with parents on the
dangers of Opioids at cddhs

June 22, 2017.

Drug over doses, especially related to Fentanyl and Carfentanyl have been
making headlines across the country in recent months. The Shelburne community is not immune to this
issue. Police and Paramedics have dealt
with numerous accidental opioid overdoses, and even several deaths due to
accidental overdoses throughout the county.

On June 5th Shelburne Police partnered with Family Transition
Place, Dufferin County Paramedic Service, and Dufferin Parent Support Network
and spoke with all the students at Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS)
about the dangers of Opioids, how to help someone who may have overdoses on
opioids, the signs of addiction, and other related topics. This presentation was well received and the
hope is that students will take that knowledge to help protect themselves,
their family, and their friends.

On June 22nd, Shelburne Police is partnering with Dufferin
County Paramedic Service, an outreach counsellor from Family Transition Place,
Dufferin Child and Family Services, and Caledon Dufferin Victim Services, to
put on a presentation to parents of students in the Shelburne area. This event is being organized by Dufferin
Parent Support Network.

“We encourage all parents to attend this information session. Knowledge is the first step in prevention,
and in case of addiction or overdose, parents will learn what they can do”,
states Constable Neumann.

When: Thursday June 22 at 7:00pm

Where: Centre Dufferin District High School – 150 Fourth Avenue in
Shelburne

For more information please contact Dufferin Parent Support Network at
519-940-8678, or info@dpsn.ca, or go to their website at www.DPSN.ca.

Senior Citizen in hospital after being struck by vehicle while crossing
road on scooter

Shelburne Police responded to a “Pedestrian Hit” radio call on Main
Street East at William Street shortly after 3:30pm yesterday (Thursday June 8).

A Senior Citizen from Shelburne was crossing Main Street East at the
pedestrian crossover by William Street on a scooter. An SUV turning from William Street onto Main
Street East struck the senior citizen.

The senior resident was transported by ambulance to hospital with serious
but non-life threatening injuries. The pedestrian
remains in hospital at Sunnybrook.

As a result of the investigation, the adult driver of the SUV from
Dundalk was charged with Fail to Stop at Crossover under the Highway Traffic
Act. She was given a first appearance
court date in early July 2017.

If anyone has any information in
relation to this case or any other matter, they are encouraged to contact the
Shelburne Police Service at 519-925-3312 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers
at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. the above media release provided by Shelburne Police Services Media Relations Officer, Constable Paul Neumann. Photo by Alex Sher

*****UPDATED June 9th
2017***** See update at end of release

shelburne police seeking youth who should seek medical attention – after
breaking into old Storage building and having direct contact with Asbestos

Just before 6 pm this evening (Thursday June 8th) a town works
employee noted three youth exiting a town works storage building that is
infrequently used at the west end of town. It was noted that many items were disturbed inside, including used oil
was spilled, glass broken, and holes were made in the walls. Shelburne Police were notified and initiated
an investigation.

Shelburne Police are concerned for the health of the three youth as it
was learned that a sealed portion of the building contained Asbestos. Asbestos poses a significant health concern
when it is disturbed. The asbestos in
the building appears to have been directly disturbed by these three youth.

The room with the Asbestos was sealed off; however it appears the youth
forced their way into the room.

If anyone has any information on who the youth may be, they are
encouraged to call the Shelburne Police immediately at 519-925-3312, and
encourage these youth and their parents to seek immediate medical attention by
attending the Emergency room immediately. The youth may have oil on their shoes or clothes.

According to a Government of
Canada breathing in asbestos fibres can cause
cancer and other diseases, such as:

asbestosis

a scarring of the lungs, which makes it
difficult to breathe

mesothelioma

a rare cancer of the lining of the chest or
abdominal cavity

lung cancer

Update June 9th 2017

The three youth were identified. Shelburne Police spoke with them and their parents, and all are seeking
a medical assessment.

The total value of the damage is still being assessed, but is expected to
be thousands of dollars.

No criminal charges can be laid because the three youth responsible were
very young.

“Thank you to all the media outlets who recognized the urgency of helping
us identify the youth. Tips resulting
from the press as well as our Facebook site allowed us to quickly contact the
children and families involved”, stated Constable Paul Neumann

“I encourage all parents to speak with their children about entering any
property or building they have no right to enter. Not only could they be arrested and charged
under the Trespass to Property Act, or criminally for Break and Enter; they
could be entering a dangerous location resulting in serious injury or may even
threaten their life”, advised Constable Neumann.

Shelburne Police & 6th Annual Torch Run 2017, A 30th Anniversary In Support Of Special Olympics Sees $8,000 Raised

"6th Annual Shelburne Police Torch Run For Special Olympics:
Good Weather, Great Turn-out, Thousands Raised!

On Tuesday May 30th, the Shelburne leg of the Law Enforcement
Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario took place.This year’s event has already raised over $8,000.00, and that’s with
funds still due to come in.

The new lead event coordinator this year, Constable Jeff McLean, got the local elementary schools involved by having hot dog days with members of the Shelburne Police. This new component has raised hundreds of dollars at each school, and allowed the students to meet several Shelburne Police officers in a positive setting. Centennial Hylands, and Glenbrook Schools had their hot dog days prior to yesterday’s run. Hyland Heights School still has their hot dog day coming up.

“The local community comes through every year with excellent support and participation for this worthy event. Thank-you to all involved: the sponsors, the run team coordinators, the runners, the volunteers, and those who pledged their support. This great community makes this event the success it is”, states Constable Jeff McLean.

Photographic Highlights

2017 Police Week - May 14 to 20

“working together for safer communities”

May 14 to 20 has been designated as Police Week in Ontario by the Ontario
Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP). Police Week started in 1970 and it is
observed every year in May to coincide with Peace Officers Memorial Day, which
is recognized internationally on May 15. This year’s theme, “Working Together
for Safer Communities”, aims to promote the concept that community safety is
something that all of us – police, governments, businesses, and citizens –
accomplish together. It is an opportunity to promote the many ways police are
working with the people they serve to make Ontario safer.

“At Shelburne Police, we believe in community policing. It’s what we do.
For community policing to have a positive impact on our communities, we need
individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to work together”,
states Chief Moore.

In connection with police week, Shelburne Police is introducing their
four newest constables that were hired as new recruits in the past two
years. Like all police officers in
Ontario, these constables went through a rigorous hiring process and then
attended the mandatory training at the Ontario Police College. All four of these officers have ties to the local
Shelburne community. “They have diverse
backgrounds, are connected locally, and bring a variety of skills and experiences
from their previous careers”, states Chief Moore. “We are proud to have them as
part of our team and serving this great community”, he continued.

(L)Constable Jennifer Roach: After just under a year volunteering as an
auxiliary officer with the Shelburne Police Service, Constable Jennifer Roach
was sworn in as a Police Constable in April 2015. For 16 years prior to this
she was a Paramedic working first in Dufferin County, then in Peel Region. Constable Roach grew up in Grey County and
currently resides in Dufferin County. “I
enjoy working in this small town and having personal investment in the
community”, stated Constable Roach. (Front row left)

(Far Right )Constable Jeff McLean: Prior to
starting his policing career with Shelburne Police in December 2015, Constable
Jeff McLean was a Bank of Montreal Physical Security Analyst and a Security Supervisor for
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. McLean was an auxiliary officer with the Shelburne Police Service for
just over a year. He grew up in the
Shelburne area and continues to reside here. “I am happy to return to my home town and serve the community”, says
Constable McLean. (Front row right)

(Middle Right)Constable Bob Fudge: “I am excited to work in this small community
and serve its citizens”, states Constable Fudge. Growing up and still residing
in Dufferin County, Constable Bob Fudge was an auxiliary with the Shelburne
Police Service for just under two years before being sworn in as a Police
Constable in December 2016. Many
Shelburne residents will recognize him as the former By-Law officer for the
Town of Shelburne, a position he held for several years. Before his policing career Fudge also worked
for Dufferin Child and Family Services in Orangeville. (Back row right)

(Middle L)Constable Ryan Hubbert: The
newest addition to the Shelburne Police family, Constable Hubbert says, “I
couldn’t be more proud serving as a police officer in the town I grew up in”.
Prior to being sworn in as a Shelburne Police Constable in April 2017, Hubbert
spent many years as a dispatcher for Peel Regional Police Service. He too spent time volunteering as an
auxiliary officer with Shelburne Police for just under a year. Constable
Hubbert grew up in the Shelburne area and continues to reside in Dufferin
County. (back row left)

Connecting with the community is a key element of policing in today’s
social environment. Here are some the
events Shelburne Police is involved in during police week, and the weeks
surrounding police week:

Shelburne officers
are conducting cyber-bullying
presentations at the three elementary schools in town

An officer visited
the Dufferin Early Years Centre
at the Mel Lloyd Centre mingling with parents and young children, speaking
about policing, showing them a police car, and singing nursery rhymes with them

An officer will be
attending Centre Dufferin District
High School on May 15th to assist with and monitor the lock down drill that takes place
annually.

Officers and
auxiliary officers are organizing and running
hot dog days at all three elementary schools. This is a fundraising effort for the upcoming
Shelburne Police leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
taking place on May 30th. Officers are barbequing and serving hotdogs at Centennial Hylands School
on May 12th, Glenbrook School on May 19th, and Highland
Heights School on June 2nd.

An auxiliary
officer and a constable will be attending and supporting the Hospital for Sick Children Fundraiser
being sponsored by and held at the Shelburne
Town Pharmacy on First Ave East. The event takes place Saturday May 27th from 11:30am to 3pm.

Sharing is Caring at Glenbrook school: Officers
will be in the school yard during lunch break mingling with the children and
joining in on activities.

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics: The Shelburne leg of the Law Enforcement
Torch Run for Special Olympics takes place on May 30th starting at
Fiddle Park at 10:30am. This fundraiser
has been a great success the past five years, raising over $10,000.00 for
Special Olympics each year. Run teams
from a variety of businesses, organizations and schools take part. This event is organized by members of the
Shelburne Police Service.

THIS JUST IN:Regarding Local Man, Barry Stacey

In January Shelburne Police launched an investigation when they received information that a local man was potentially improperly identifying himself and improperly using military uniforms or medals. The investigation involved collaboration with the Military Police. As a result of the investigation, a 51 year old Shelburne man was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada for Unlawful Use of Military Uniforms - wear a distinctive mark. The accused has a first appearance court date in late April.

If anyone has any information in relation to this case or any other criminal activity, they are encouraged to contact the Shelburne Police Service at 519-925-3312 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.